EAST LOWER SCHOOL

www.rcsdk12.org

364 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Lower School, located at 1801 E. Main St. in Rochester, New York, is a key component of the Rochester City School District. Operated as part of the East High School Educational Partnership Organization (EPO) in collaboration with the University of Rochester, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8. It is designed to provide a foundational bridge between middle school and the specialized high school environment, focusing on rigorous academics, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness from an early age.

The school is well-known for its "East" model, which emphasizes a supportive, community-centered culture aimed at closing achievement gaps and promoting student engagement. By utilizing the resources and pedagogical expertise of the University of Rochester, East Lower School integrates diverse learning opportunities and personalized support systems to help students navigate the transition into secondary education. The school's mission centers on fostering an inclusive environment where students are empowered to excel academically while developing the character and skills necessary for long-term success.

364

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST LOWER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	167
Black	153
Asian	8
Two or More	6

Hispanic
167 (45.9%)
Black
153 (42.0%)
White
30 (8.2%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)288-3130
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 157

Grade 8 166

Ungraded 8